"Well, that makes all the difference," the woman behind the desk says cheerfully. "I will call someone to take you back immediately."
"Thank you," I say and I turn to the waiting area and all eyes are still on me.
Walking slowly over to the chairs I realize that they are all taken. So I stand quietly in the corner to wait for my name to be called. Several people get up to offer me their seats but I politely decline. I don't mind standing after I was stuck in the car for what felt like hours today.
Suddenly, the front doors to the hospital slide open and a pretty brunette comes running in sobbing. She runs straight to the desk, not caring that there is a line of people waiting. I groan when the woman turns her head slightly and I realize that it is Elise.
Elise slams her hands
